Greene, E. C. (fl. 1863) to Charles M. Coit
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.191 Author/Creator: Greene, E. C. (fl. 1863) Place Written: Norwich, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Writes asking if he will accept the enclosed gift of field glasses. She was unable to present them at the time of his visit home.
Norwich, Feb 9th Capt C. M. Coit Dear sir Will you do me the favor to accept the accompanying field glass. I had intended to have had the pleasure of handing it to you before you left Norwich, but your hurried departure prevented its reaching me in time. and since then there has been no safe way of forwarding it. Hoping it may be of service to you. I remain, with sincere regard Very truly Your Friend E.C. Greene
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